Master in International Law, Spaces and Sovereignty
About This Programme
A two-year English-taught Master in international law, spaces and sovereignty, awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
Course Highlights
- Covers international law, diplomacy and security.
- Concentration streams in law, diplomacy and security and defense.
- Taught through intensive course missions.
- Degree awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
What You'll Study
A two-year English-taught Master (ILSS) in international law, diplomacy and security, taught largely through intensive one- to two-week course missions and ending in a Master thesis. Awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
Master’s Thesis
- Students will be required to submit an essay based on their internship or a research-based thesis. For those intending to enrol in a PhD programme, submission of the Master’s thesis is compulsory.
Year 1
- History of Legal and Political Systems
- Introduction to International Affairs
- Advanced Public Law
- International Environmental Law
- Comparative Law and Political Issues
- International Public Law
- Public Business Law
- International Trade Law
- History of International Relations
- International Organisations
Year 2
- New Diplomatic Practices
- Law of Conflicts and Security
- Security and Defence Industries
- Cybersecurity And Cyber Defence
- International Space Law and Policies
- Geopolitics of Conflicts
- History of Defence and National Security
- Research Methodology
- Diplomatic and Consular Law
- International Dispute Settlement
- International Criminal Law – International
- Protection of Human Rights
- Law of the Sea
- Maritime Geopolitics and Naval Security
- Intelligence Studies and Influence Strategies
- Space Competition and Commercial Perspectives
- Space Technologies and Regional Stake Holders
- Aerospace, Digital and Telecommunications
- Contemporary Diplomatic Problems
- Thesis
- Internship Report
Entry Requirements
Selective admission.
Careers
Leads to careers in international law, diplomacy, security, international organisations and government.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
Programme Details
Award
Master (Master's degree), 120 ECTS
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
Relevant bachelor's (2nd class / CGPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
International Law
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 166,400 total
Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.